A Provençal lane lined with stone houses and vines in Les Arcs-sur-Argens

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Our villages, our landscapes and the addresses we really recommend. Choose according to your mood, never according to a checklist.

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83Our Var

From the Moulin

One day.
One mood.

The Moulin sits where several sides of Provence meet: villages, vineyards, rivers and the Mediterranean.

Journey times are approximate and vary with the season. Tell us what you enjoy before setting out, and we will help you plan a day that feels just right.

Eight ways to explore

Follow
your mood.

01

On foot · History

5 minutesutes

Les Arcs-sur-Argens

Begin in the medieval quarter of Le Parage, with its stone lanes, old doorways and views across the Argens plain. On Thursday mornings, the village centre comes alive for market day.

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02

Wine · Heritage

10 minutesutes

Château Sainte-Roseline

A classified-growth Provence wine estate, a historic chapel and contemporary art among the vines. An easy visit to include before or after a day of exploring.

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03

Villages · Art of living

20–25 minutesutes

Lorgues & Flayosc

Two lively Provençal villages, perfect for a stroll, lunch on a terrace or a visit to the market. Lorgues is known for its large market; Flayosc for its more intimate atmosphere.

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04

Panorama · Villages

45–55 minutesutes

Cotignac & Tourtour

Cotignac rests beneath an impressive tufa cliff. Higher up, Tourtour opens onto sweeping views of Provence. Two very different villages for a beautiful day inland.

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05

Water · Large spaces

1h15–1h30

The Verdon

Lake Sainte-Croix and the Verdon Gorges make for a spectacular day out: kayaking, swimming, viewpoints or a simple picnic by the water.

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06

Mediterranean · Day

45–60 min

The Gulf of Saint Tropez

Beaches, coastal villages and Mediterranean light are all within reach for a day trip. Sainte-Maxime, Grimaud and the beaches of Ramatuelle each offer a different atmosphere.

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07

Heritage · Architecture

≈ 30 min

Thoronet Abbey

A masterpiece of Cistercian Romanesque architecture, the abbey is striking for its pure lines, the light on its stone and the remarkable acoustics of its church.

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08

Massif des Maures · Heritage

≈ 1 h 20

Notre-Dame de Clémence de La Verne Monastery

In the heart of the Massif des Maures, this former Carthusian monastery founded in the 12th century rises from a vast forest setting. The journey there is already part of the experience.

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The Var at a glance

Around the Moulin.

Villages, heritage, wide-open landscapes and the Mediterranean: see each escape at a glance before choosing the mood of your day. Times are from the Moulin and vary with traffic and the season.

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Compose your day

A curious morning.
Free afternoon.

08:30

Taking Time

Breakfast at the Moulin before departure.

10:30

Explore

A village, an estate or a sweeping landscape—whatever suits your mood.

19:30

Back

Dinner at the Moulin or a sharing board to round off the day.

Your stay, your rhythm

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a beautiful day for you?

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